A HEREFORDSHIRE woman has been handed conditional discharges for assaulting three people, including an emergency worker. 

Kirsty Waugh, aged 29, of Danny Lee Walk, Burghill, pleaded guilty to the offences that happened between March 5 and 20. 

Mark Hambling, prosecuting at Hereford Magistrates Court on July 19, said that the first offence happened on March 5 when police officers attended Hereford County Hospital after receiving reports that Waugh was being aggressive. 

However, when they attended, she had locked herself in a toilet and refused to let anyone in.

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"The victim [Joseph Turner] tried to restrain her but she pushes him against a wall, causing reddening and bruising to a bicep," said Mr Hambling."

The court heard that Waugh also assaulted Shane Porter, a hospital porter, by digging her nails into his arm, while the following day, she attacked clinical site manager, Hans Seitz when he tried to calm her down. 

Mr Hambling added that Ashley Le Poideevion, a paramedic, was also punched in the throat on March 20 after Waugh was found lying in the road. 

In defence, Chris Reid said that Waugh has quite severe learning difficulties and mental health issues.

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"She was clearly in a distraught state and she has little memory of it," said Mr Reid. 

"Despite her issues, she has never appeared in court before and it's had an affect on her wellbeing. It's been massively stressful."

In passing sentence, magistrates agreed that it's a matter that should not be dealt with heavily, and Waugh already has a lot of support. 

For assaulting Mr Le Poidevion, Waugh was handed a 12 month conditional discharge. For the other three assaults, she was given six month conditional discharges, to run concurrently. 

Waugh also has to pay a surcharge of £26 to help support victims of crime, but no court costs were imposed.